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Scenic Construction Tutor Start Date August 2023 Employment Type Full Time Closing Date for Applications Scope of the Job Responsible to: Programme Leader – Production Arts Responsible for: Deputy Carpenter Works Closely with: The Production Manager and the Production Arts Department Job Purpose Alongside the Programme Leader – Production Arts and other colleagues, develop and deliver training and assessment in Scenic Building and manage the output of the workshop to a world-leading standard. Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Programme Leader – Production Arts of the Academy, the Scenic Construction Tutor shall execute the following tasks and responsibilities: • Leadership and training of students in the Production Arts courses in Scenic Building and relevant technologies. • Contributing to the Academy’s commitment to the continuous raising of standards in the training of students for careers in the arts and entertainment industry and the development of new technologies. • Maintaining the professional currency of the training in Scenic Building and new technologies through contact with the industry, for both staff development and to maintain a professional currency of the curriculum. Training and Tuition: • Developing the construction syllabus for the BA Production Arts programme. • Teaching all Undergraduate the construction syllabi. • Supervision and guidance of students fulfilling a construction role on Academy productions and projects, working with external creatives and the Academy Production Manager. • Assessment of students fulfilling a construction role on Academy productions and projects. Productions: • Close liaison with other departments, in particular those relating to production. • Maintaining and communicating to other departments a schedule of the Workshop’s activities. • Other related duties that may arise as a member of the Production Arts programme team. Finance: • To manage spending and reconciliation of any budget designated. • To research and propose any capital expenditure to keep in line with current industry developments. Health and Safety: • To engage with relevant Health and Safety training regarding the teaching and delivery of Scenic Construction. • To be familiar with, and comply with current Health and Safety regulations relevant to the industry. • To ensure that personnel and students adhere to safe working practices. Key Interactions The Scenic Construction Tutor is part of the Teaching Faculty, directly responsible to the Programme Leader – Production Arts. Knowledge and Experience Essential: • Relevant undergraduate qualification. • A strong background of at least five years working in professional theatre workshops in a producing environment. • Conversant with current and developing scenic construction techniques. • Strong understanding of CAD programmes. • Flexible approach to working and developing the post. • A determined and efficient individual. Desirable: • Relevant postgraduate qualification. • Budget Management. • Experience in teaching and working at HE level. Core Competencies Delivery through: • Decision making and solving problems. • Building teams and communication with students. • Facilitating change. Development through: • Resilience • Driving results • Managing stakeholders